Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Valley View Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, licensed with 52 medical/surgical beds, 16 emergency department beds, 12 acute rehabilitation beds, 12 intensive care beds, 6 major operating rooms and 2 endoscopy suites plus a modern cardiac catheterization and 8 delivery & post-partum unit with all private bed hospital in the area.

Where We Are:

The Tri-State area has sunshine almost every day of the year. The beautiful clear skies, breathtaking sunsets on mountains to the east and west of us, and a mixture of the Great Outdoors along Arizona’s West Coast (the Colorado River) plus bountiful indoor activities provide something to do for everyone of any age.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsProfessional Development and Growth OpportunitiesAnd much more…

Position Summary:  As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 

Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.Assists RN with development of plan of care.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.
Required SkillsCertifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association-X RequiredNote: if the employee has ACLS, PALS, BLS, etc. from another organization other than American Heart Association, the employee has 30 days from date of hire/transfer to complete the AHA version.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Competency:X NIH stroke scale assigned and completed within 90 days of hireX EKG Exam at time of hireX Job Specific competencyRequired Licenses[Arizona, United States] Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical nurse in good standing from an accredited program. Compact/multistate licensure is accepted.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran